Although I would much rather memorialize the
birth of a loved one than their passing, tomorrow is
the second anniversary of the passing of a young
woman who meant so very much to me; someone I have
written about on our
shared birthday in March since she was taken
from us.

Two years ago, in a senseless automobile
accident, we lost Sara Kaufman. I am saddened
by the loss of a force of nature who I know was on
her way to making a big difference in many lives as
she worked towards entering public life. I
grieve for Sara’s friends and family members, and I
do not know how I will be able to get through the
years without our traditional birthday phone call
filled with the life, love and Saraisms that tripped
off her tongue, making me smile no matter what else
was going on in my life....continued

Deemed one of the most dangerous gynecological cancers, ovarian cancer occurs in one in 58 women. The American Cancer Society also reports that ovarian cancer is the eighth most common cancer in women today and the fifth most deadly. Symptoms of ovarian cancer are, for the most part, silent until it has spread beyond the ovaries into other areas of the body...continued

One of the Bible's most recognizable quotes comes
from the author of Ecclesiastes who wrote that there is
"a time to every purpose under the heaven; a time to be
born, and a time to die."...continued

Caretips

Planning for Long Term Care

Most older people are independent. But later in
life--especially in the 80s and 90s--you or someone you know may begin
to need help with everyday activities like shopping, cooking, walking,
or bathing. For many people, regular or "long-term" care may mean a
little help from family and friends or regular visits by a home health
aide...continued

Tip for the end of the week: Get together with one or two
friends and go see a movie, maybe go away for a weekend, or do something
else to give yourself a break from being a caregiver. Whatever our
circumstances, it is so easy to get burnt out and forget ourselves. I
refuse to let myself go. I have a mentally challenged husband and until
now, I was losing myself. It is comments like yours that keep me built
up, so thanks.

From Carol in Georgia

I have been the sole caregiver for my husband for a year. He is 23
years my senior and we have been married for 30 years. Last year, he
broke his hip and had a replacement. He has not recuperated and is
slowly going downhill. That is usually how it goes for someone his age
(84). He has taken a turn for the worse lately, becoming disoriented and
confused. I called a local hospice organization and that was the
smartest thing I ever did. Hospice is not just there for people who are
very close to death, but also for those who show no signs of improving
and are failing to thrive. If you have no one else to help you with
someone who is in a terminal condition, but can stay at home, consider
hospice. There are misconceptions about what hospice's role is. They are
angels on this earth and become like family. Medicare pays for hospice.
Just a thought for anyone who doesn’t know what to do in a situation
like mine.

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